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Out on a Limb
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Out on a Limb

1992-09-04 · 82 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.

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Directors
Francis Veber
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
Unavailable
Status
Released
Budget
USD 11,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,700,000

Top Cast

Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickBill Campbell
Jeffrey JonesJeffrey JonesMatt Skearns / Peter Van Der Haven
Heidi KlingHeidi KlingSally
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyJim Jr.
Marian MercerMarian MercerAnn Campbell Van Der Haven
Larry HankinLarry HankinOfficer Darren
David MarguliesDavid MarguliesMr. Buchenwald
Courtney PeldonCourtney PeldonMarci Campbell
Michael MonksMichael MonksJim Sr.
Andrew BenneOfficer Larry
Mickey JonesMickey JonesVirgil
Nancy LenehanNancy LenehanMiss Clayton
Julie AraskogJulie AraskogJulie
Deborah GoodrichDeborah GoodrichJenny
Adam WylieAdam WylieBob
Bethany RichardsPriscilla
Lou DiMaggioLou DiMaggioAnalyst
Robert BurrTravis

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